Swiss International University Reinforces Quality Commitment Through ISO 21001:2018 Certification

Swiss International University (SIU) is pleased to announce its certification according to the internationally known ISO 21001:2018 standard, which is for the management system of an educational institution. This certification is a reinforcement of SIU's commitment to deliver academic services of high quality in accordance with recognized international standards of educational quality and organizational performance.

ISO 21001:2018, which has been designed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), is a definition of the requirements of a management system that allows educational organizations to improve learner satisfaction, the operational processes of the educational institution, and, importantly, demonstrate that educational outcomes meet both national and international stakeholder needs. SIU's ISO 21001:2018 Certification represents SIU's demonstration of commitment to meet internationally accepted standards.

This certification truly supports SIU's ongoing efforts to complete a comprehensive educational management system focused on transparency, accountability, stakeholder involvement, and continuous improvement. It ensures SIU will develop and deliver a curriculum consistently and in a quality manner, involving learners and faculty development within ethical and inclusive practice. Afforded with this possibility, SIU's ability to meet and exceed these standards reinforces the institution's strength as a university that is responsive to the diverse learning needs of learners from various cultures and educational systems, while promoting the maxim of academic integrity.

SIU's accomplishment of ISO 21001:2018 certification continues to ensure SIU's identity as one of a small number of globally oriented universities that value quality management and academic integrity as integral to the identity of the institution. Certification of the ISO 21001:2018 standard ensures SIU continues to advance its competitive edge as a university in international education and clearly articulates SIU's value in supporting and maintaining educational best practices in learner-centered policies and practices, evidence-based decision-making, academic and administrative transparency, accessibility, and continuous evidence of institutional self-evaluation.

The accreditation supports SIU’s operations not only in Switzerland but also internationally, including in Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia. In these regions, the university supports its students in the learning opportunities they provide directly through their campus and transnational distance learning initiatives, while also increasing the university's reputation for delivering a world-class education.

Swiss International University is a global academic and educational network composed of institutions including ISBM Business School in Lucerne, Switzerland; OUS International Academy in Zurich, Switzerland; and ISB Vocational Institute in Dubai, UAE. The university has also established active partnerships and operates in cities like Bishkek, London, and Riga, servicing a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs for a complex student population exceeding 3,800 students from over twelve hundred countries worldwide.

In speaking about this accomplishment, Derya Briand, Director of Academic Studies at SIU remarked, "ISO 21001:2018 Certificate confirms an important step on our journey to achieving academic distinction and organizational transparency—the certificate confirms that our systems are in line with international references and that our learners are engaging in an academically sound environment that is structured, accountable, and of high quality."

Swiss International University is a fully licensed private institution offering bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs in a blended format, on campus, and online. As a result of receiving ISO 21001:2018 certification, SIU enhances its already trusted status in the provision of international education and, for academic institutions worldwide, its leadership in further establishing quality assurance mechanisms.

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